Traditional lecture-style presentations will be part of the instructional repertoire to benefit auditory learners. Talking to students before, during, and after class is a part of this approach. Regulating voice tone, inflection, and body language will help all students maintain interest and attention. Whenever possible, directions will be read aloud, where speeches are required, or information is presented and requested verbally.
Visual Learners
Diagrams, charts, pictures, films, and written directions will visual learners. These students will value to-do lists, assignment logs, and written notes. Many of these techniques will also benefit kinesthetic learners.
Kinesthetic Learners
Most of the school population excels through kinesthetic means. Thus, tactile experiences will be available whenever possible and appropriate to engage students with the learning activity. The Technology Lab can accomodate various sorts of hands on experiences, or other active activity. Manipulatives and other "props" may be used if necessary. These should address the challenging needs of kinesthetic learners, as well as the diverse needs of auditory and visual learners.
The school and program is equipped to accomodate students with disabilities, including:
Accessible classroom/location/furniture
Advance notice of assignments
Alternative ways of completing assignments (e.g., oral presentation versus written paper)
Assistive computer technology
Assistive listening devices
Auxiliary aids and services (note takers, lab or library assistants, readers, interpreters)
Captions for film and video material
Course or program modifications
Document conversion (alternative print formats: large print, electronic)
Auditory Learners
Traditional lecture-style presentations will be part of the instructional repertoire to benefit auditory learners. Talking to students before, during, and after class is a part of this approach. Regulating voice tone, inflection, and body language will help all students maintain interest and attention. Whenever possible, directions will be read aloud, where speeches are required, or information is presented and requested verbally.Visual Learners
Diagrams, charts, pictures, films, and written directions will visual learners. These students will value to-do lists, assignment logs, and written notes. Many of these techniques will also benefit kinesthetic learners.Kinesthetic Learners
Most of the school population excels through kinesthetic means. Thus, tactile experiences will be available whenever possible and appropriate to engage students with the learning activity. The Technology Lab can accomodate various sorts of hands on experiences, or other active activity. Manipulatives and other "props" may be used if necessary. These should address the challenging needs of kinesthetic learners, as well as the diverse needs of auditory and visual learners.The school and program is equipped to accomodate students with disabilities, including: